Well, the car just about limped down to the garage this morning, 2nd gear all the way as it wasn't having any in 3rd gear and 1st/2nd v. dodgy. I said I needed it back today, but was told there are no guarantees (as in something else might need doing). Best part of £500 going out there . . .
I have also made an executive decision about my computer. It's about 8+ years or so old now, and support for Microsoft 10 runs out this year. Several keys and the space bar are sticking despite running repairs, and the sound system has had it. As has whatever runs the video call system as I have poor sound, and no camera on that! Plus the main port I use on the left has copped out. I use my laptop a lot, so time to invest in a new one that WORKS! I am not convinced that the holiday photos problem was a corrupt SD disc either. So now waiting to hear from Danny/Tam which one to go for. Another Lenovo I reckon.
The 2nd church we visited on Saturday was at Disserth. HERE is a link to when Keith and I went there in 2022. I will trust you all to visit that for the words, and I'll just add a couple more photos on here. Typing with a stuck space bar is driving me mad!
The venerable Parish Chest.
Right, back to try my hand at cutting out a block for the Hell and Damnation Quilt now - aka the William Morris Heritage Quilt. Many many thanks to Morning's Minion, who has sketched out the layout and measurements for me. Oh, and the girls and I are having a return Birthday Visit (mine) to Calico Kate's wonderful patchwork shop in Lampeter next month, and to Jen Jones' 2025 Quilt Exhibition "As Time Goes By".
I needed a new computer just after we moved - typical. This time I went for an Acer and have to say very pleased with it. Hope your car gets sorted, that's another expensive item. Xx
ReplyDeleteCar mostly sorted. They forgot the worn bush which I originally had it booked in for and I apparently sent a text reminding them to their landline... So it's back in tomorrow. Still waiting for offspring to give advice on most suitable computer . . .
DeleteWhat a pain about the car - I thought you were without it a while ago, thank goodness you are not to far from the garage.
ReplyDeleteA sticking space bar sounds like another real pain. Hope you get both things sorted very soon
I was lost without it that long. Need the computer soonish now.
DeleteUgh. It sounds like an expensive time to be you, but you're wise not to wait to buy the new computer, even if you have to make a couple payments to get it. The prices of these things are only going to go up. The world is crazy right now.
ReplyDeleteYes, best get it done this week. Everything going up and up .
DeleteI forgot to say, I love that picture of your cottage.
ReplyDeleteThat one's not mine, but about a mile or so away near the river.
DeleteAlmost to be expected that when one thing goes down for repairs or replacement another soon follows! I need to continue with that quilt project before I forget how to follow the cutting and piecing chart!
ReplyDeleteHaving 'lost' files that I valued during a hard drive crash I hope you can transfer data to your new laptop. I've usually worked between a desktop unit and a laptop to back up some things--techy I am not!
I would enjoy prowling about in those ancient churches and old burying grounds.
Just don't mention quilts! That darned thing is sending me mad. It now has a name . . .
DeleteYou would enjoy exploring these parts (well, all over the UK come to that). So much history.
Yes, I need to get a new laptop soon, as well as Windows not being supported after October, mine is starting to play up too, and I doubt it would cope with the upgrade to Windows 11. Oh well, I will just have to bite the bullet at some point. Fingers crossed for your car. xx
ReplyDeleteCar back, for the moment (seecomment above). No quilting group today though.
DeleteI dread having to buy a new computer or laptop but needs must at times! Good luck.
ReplyDeleteWell, it's lasted quite well so I mustn't complain.
DeleteLooking to see what a William Morris quilt is and found this blog: https://williammorrisandmichele.blogspot.com/?m=1. Those quilts are amazing! Dee
ReplyDeleteI'll put up a link to photos of how it "should" look. Right now, blocks AREN'T! Thankyou for the link - some lovely quilts there.
DeleteI have always loved Lenovo computers. They seem to really last. I need to purchase a mini computer for my TV one of these days.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I have had a good few years from this one.
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